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'''Zhang Yong''' (1470 – 1532) was the leader of the [[Eight Tigers]], a group of powerful [[Templars|Templar]] eunuchs that controlled the Chinese imperial court during the reign of the [[Ming dynasty]] [[Zhengde Emperor]]. He looked for a way to eradicate more prominent enemies and set | '''Zhang Yong''' (1470 – 1532) was the leader of the [[Eight Tigers]], a group of powerful [[Templars|Templar]] eunuchs that controlled the Chinese imperial court during the reign of the [[Ming dynasty]] [[Zhengde Emperor]]. He looked for a way to eradicate more prominent enemies and set up what was to be known as the [[Great Rites Controversy]], purging the [[Chinese Assassins]] after the ascendance of the [[Jiajing Emperor]]. | ||
In 1526, after his fellow Tiger, [[Yu Dayong]], was tracked down by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Shao Jun]], the former cursed her, telling Jun that Zhang would avenge him and eventually recover the [[Precursor box]]. | |||
[[File:Hunted China (5).jpg|left|thumb|220x220px|Zhang Yong reclaiming the box from the deceased Wang Yangming]] | [[File:Hunted China (5).jpg|left|thumb|220x220px|Zhang Yong reclaiming the box from the deceased Wang Yangming]] | ||
By 1529, Zhang Yong caught news of the Assassin [[Wang Yangming]]'s spying and investigation about the | By 1529, Zhang Yong caught news of the Assassin [[Wang Yangming]]'s spying and investigation about the Precursor box. He hunted Wang and found him in [[Nan'an]], where Zhang killed the Chinese [[Mentor]] in a sword fight and reclaimed the box for himself. Spotting Shao Jun in the shadows, Zhang Yong ordered his guards to attack her as he escaped. | ||
With the Tiger [[Qiu Ju]], Zhang Yong discovered Shao Jun's former friendship and connections with the [[Empress Zhang]], using her to draw the Assassin out by threatening her life; Jun took the bait and discovered the betrayal, but forgave her friend after knowing what was at stake. Qiu Ju then dueled Jun and Zhang Yong fled once more. | |||
[[File:Vengeance China (1).jpg|thumb|220x220px|Shao Jun and Zhang Yong's confrontation]] | [[File:Vengeance China (1).jpg|thumb|220x220px|Shao Jun and Zhang Yong's confrontation]] | ||
Zhang Yong planned to let | Later, in 1530, Zhang Yong planned to let [[Altan Khan]] and his [[Mongol Empire]] through the [[Great Wall of China]] – despite knowing the risk of barbarian invasion – to maintain his grip on power. Having confronted Zhang Yong on the Wall and subsequently chasing him across the landmark, Shao Jun assassinated him, ending his dangerous plans. | ||
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Zhang Yong (1470 – 1532) was the leader of the Eight Tigers, a group of powerful Templar eunuchs that controlled the Chinese imperial court during the reign of the Ming dynasty Zhengde Emperor. He looked for a way to eradicate more prominent enemies and set up what was to be known as the Great Rites Controversy, purging the Chinese Assassins after the ascendance of the Jiajing Emperor.
In 1526, after his fellow Tiger, Yu Dayong, was tracked down by the Assassin Shao Jun, the former cursed her, telling Jun that Zhang would avenge him and eventually recover the Precursor box.

By 1529, Zhang Yong caught news of the Assassin Wang Yangming's spying and investigation about the Precursor box. He hunted Wang and found him in Nan'an, where Zhang killed the Chinese Mentor in a sword fight and reclaimed the box for himself. Spotting Shao Jun in the shadows, Zhang Yong ordered his guards to attack her as he escaped.
With the Tiger Qiu Ju, Zhang Yong discovered Shao Jun's former friendship and connections with the Empress Zhang, using her to draw the Assassin out by threatening her life; Jun took the bait and discovered the betrayal, but forgave her friend after knowing what was at stake. Qiu Ju then dueled Jun and Zhang Yong fled once more.

Later, in 1530, Zhang Yong planned to let Altan Khan and his Mongol Empire through the Great Wall of China – despite knowing the risk of barbarian invasion – to maintain his grip on power. Having confronted Zhang Yong on the Wall and subsequently chasing him across the landmark, Shao Jun assassinated him, ending his dangerous plans.
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